***UPDATE from February 4, 2025: On the evening of February 3, a federal judge ordered the Office of Management and Budget to begin releasing funds. We have heard that funding has begun to flow again to disability organizations. A different judge also issued an order that halted the freeze indefinitely. At this point, the funding freeze is not active. This is very good news for disabled people. Disability organizations and programs should be able to receive federal funding again. AAPD will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if this changes.***
“On January 27, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo that directed all federal agencies to pause spending on all grants, loans, and other federal financial assistance. The White House said that they are doing this because they want to review agency programs and determine if they fit with President Trump’s priorities. Engaging in a widespread freeze like this is not a common practice when new presidential administrations are determining their priorities.
OMB’s memo used very broad language, which led many agencies and programs to determine they should participate in the pause until they receive further instructions and information. All open federal funding opportunities and application processes will also be canceled. ”
Explaining the Impact of the Federal Funding Pause on People with Disabilities – AAPD